web3
Community-driven IP platform “Xross Road” and advanced AI technology provider “Allora Network” have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate business growth and success in the IP (Intellectual Property) industry. Through this collaboration, the two companies will jointly develop next-generation AI x IP solutions leveraging AI technology to create a new
web3
Hitachi Payment Services has made a strategic minority investment in Spydra Technologies to develop and introduce innovative offerings in the rapidly evolving domains of Web 3.0, Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and Blockchain Technology. Spydra is a low-code enterprise blockchain platform specializing in real-world asset tokenization. Spydra enables asset
crypto
SLASH VISION, Orient Corporation, and AIKITASU will partner to issue "Slash Card," Japan's first BNPL (Buy Now Pay Later) service secured by USDC (USD Coin). The three companies are currently preparing to issue the "Slash Card" in the first half of 2025 (by the
accelerator
Aptos Horizon, a premier Web3 accelerator, is now accepting applications for its transformative 10-week program, scheduled to run from April 14 to June 23, 2025, in Osaka. Designed to empower ambitious Web3 teams from around the globe, Aptos Horizon offers an unparalleled platform to scale blockchain solutions and build meaningful
NFT
Mercari has launched "Mercari NFT" today, an online marketplace for NFTs on Mercari. The new service allows users to use Mercari to buy and sell popular NFTs available on OpenSea, a major NFT marketplace based in the US. This change kicks off the expansion of Mercari’s business
venture capital
Pacific Meta is a Tokyo-based company that provides end-to-end support as a “Web3 Accelerator” for Web3 projects both domestically and internationally. Pacific Meta supports companies and projects challenging the Web3 space by leveraging their specialized expertise in Web3 to offer assistance in fundraising, consulting, business development, and marketing. Additionally, they
NFT
The Iwami Ginzan Future Consortium, Japan Post Holdings, Japan Post, and Ota City will conduct a demonstration experiment in the Iwami Ginzan area to enhance tourism experiences, attract visitors, and establish mechanisms for continued regional engagement using NFTs. As part of the "Local Co-creation Initiative," where Japan Post
blockchain
The three blockchain-related companies under Sony Group, Sony Block Solutions Labs, S.BLOX, and SNFT, have announced the launch of the "Soneium" mainnet, along with an updated version of cryptoasset exchange services and an NFT issuance platform. As creators' activities diversify in the future, content on Web3
web3
Pacific Meta has made an investment in Sonzai Labs, a company dedicated to developing Web3 games with the goal of driving the mass adoption of Web3. Pacific Meta Ventures has chosen to invest in Sonzai Labs due to the exceptional potential demonstrated by their founders and team in advancing the
web3
SMBC Nikko Securities and Nonagon Capital have agreed to a strategic partnership, whereby SMBC Nikko will participate as a "Web3 Supporter" in the community service "Nonagon Connect" provided by Nonagon Capital, serving major corporations launching and driving their Web3 initiatives. SMBC Nikko has been focusing on
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Startale Cloud Services (SCS) hosted a Twitter Space discussion yesterday, focused on the key technologies driving mass adoption in Web3, particularly account abstraction, zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs), and AI agents. Cody (Moderator) initiates the discussion by introducing Sota Watanabe, CEO of Startale Group, and Jake Loo, CTO and co-founder of thirdweb.